Director of Annual Giving

• Posted Wage:
  Pay range is $82,300 - $90,000 / annually

Christian Living Communities (CLC) | Cappella Living Solutions (CLS) are dedicated to and known for shattering the stereotypes of aging services. Our team is revolutionizing senior living communities by breaking down barriers and embracing the wisdom, experience and vitality of our elders! In other words, we are working to create citizenship for all those who work and live in our Communities.

We welcome people of all beliefs, or non-beliefs, and we welcome and encourage people from all faiths and backgrounds to apply to our positions. At CLC - Cappella, we believe that a diverse workforce with a wealth of experiences and talents helps our entire organization through fresh ideas and perspectives, opportunities for innovation, and better practices.
We believe that by honoring and celebrating our diversity, we create unity.

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If your experience is close to what you see listed here, and if you have valid licensure/certification (if required), please still consider applying with us. We have found that diversity of experience and skills, combined with a passion for working with older adults makes for an excellent team member. We are serious about providing equal pay for equal work, and post and hire within defined hiring salary ranges so you know what to expect!

We are also excited to have received the “Worlds Best Workplace” designation for  which came through our own Employee’s positive feedback about our workplace!

Director of Annual Giving

$82,300 - $90,000 / annually (+Bonus Potential)

Christian Living Communities

About the Role

Are you a storyteller who loves connecting people to a mission? Christian Living Communities is looking for a Director of Annual Giving to lead our fundraising efforts and build lasting relationships with donors who make our work possible.

You’ll craft compelling appeals, manage donor data, and design strategies that grow giving year over year — all while working closely with our Communications, Philanthropy, and Finance teams.

• Lead fundraising strategy — Build and run our annual giving plan, set goals, and manage a calendar of appeals, campaigns, and events across mail, email, digital, and social channels
• Write compelling content — Create donor-centered appeals, newsletters, acknowledgements, and event materials that tell our story and inspire giving
• Own donor data — Oversee the donor database and gift processing, ensuring records are accurate and financials reconcile with our Finance team
• Turn data into strategy — Analyze giving trends, retention, and campaign performance to sharpen future fundraising decisions
• Run events & grants — Plan fundraising events from budget to execution, and help manage our grant strategy and submissions
• Build relationships — Spend time in our communities getting to know residents, families, and team members

• Strong writer and communicator who can craft a compelling case for support
• Experience with donor databases, gift processing, and fundraising analytics
• A strategic thinker who’s comfortable turning data into action
• Someone who thrives working across teams (Philanthropy, Marketing, Finance, and community leaders)
• Event planning and grant-writing experience is a plus

This is a chance to lead a growing annual giving program with real impact — helping fund the mission of Christian Living Communities while building genuine, lasting relationships with the donors who make it possible.

Basic Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, nonprofit management,…